The Land, The Land

A Yorkshire farmer who loves his land above all else. A London tycoon who wishes to run a rail line through it. Political leaders with their own axes to grind. Roger Oldfield farms sheep in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Yorkshire Dales. George Collins is head of a giant corporation wishing to mine quantities of precious Yorkshire limestone. The only way this can be transported is by rail via Roger’s valley. The farmer’s family – wife, Annie, teenage daughter, Lily, and autistic son, Danny – are all involved in an epic fight against the tycoon, the neighbouring farmer, the local council, and powerful political forces in London. Civil war looms. Pressure mounts on the family – first huge financial rewards, then political persuasion, then more nefarious methods, including assault, fire, and the kidnapping of autistic son Danny. They threaten to destroy the family. Set between some of the wildest and most stunning scenery in Britain, and the busy London metropolis, this epic story is part family drama, part thriller, and part political intrigue. ‘Beautifully written… complete with a few astounding surprises… an absolutely enjoyable novel from beginning to end.’ Readers Favourite review.